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  • September 29, 2002 at 22:05 #100362
    Venusian
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    Once again, Hawk Wing seemed to be going best of all about 2 furlongs out, only to produce little when let down.

    Like many offspring of Woodman, Hawk Wing does appear to be a little soft, although there may be a physical reason for it – I suspect a breathing problem.

    September 30, 2002 at 13:19 #100363
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    Might it be time to concede that Jamie Spencer didn’t ride such a bad race in the Guineas?

    September 30, 2002 at 13:36 #100364
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    Dilysb,

    I don’t think young Mr Spencer was particularly criticised for his riding of Hawk Wing in the Guineas, the general feeling being that HW was unsuited by racing alone and on slower ground.  Strangely enough, I believe that those tactics probably brought out the best in him, and it’s hard now to imagine him going eyeball to eyeball with "The Rock" and coming out on top.

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